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31 January

Lagarde Says No: ECB Rejects Bitcoin as EU Reserve Asset

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), has firmly rejected the idea of Bitcoin becoming a part of the European Union’s foreign exchange reserves. In a recent statement, Lagarde emphasized the risks associated with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, arguing that they do not meet the stability criteria needed for official reserve assets. But what does this rejection mean …

31 January

French Authorities Probe Binance: Money Laundering Investigation Launched

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, French authorities have initiated a money laundering investigation into Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. The probe comes as part of a broader crackdown on illicit financial activities within the digital asset space. The investigation could have far-reaching implications for Binance and its operations in Europe, as well as for …

30 January

Vantara Partners with ACTP to Reintroduce 41 Extinct-in-the-Wild Spix’s Macaws in Brazil

Jamnagar (Gujarat), 30th January 2025: Declared extinct in the wild in 2000, Spix’s macaws (Cyanopsitta spixii) are now at the heart of a historic initiative to reintroduce them to their native habitat. Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (GZRRC), an affiliate of Vantara, has partnered with the Association for the Conservation of Threatened Parrots (ACTP) to spearhead this mission. Yesterday marked a …

30 January

Chamber of Digital Commerce CEO Says Bitcoin Can Boost Dollar’s Dominance

Bitcoin as a Strength for US Dollar: Perianne Boring’s Vision for the Future Bitcoin & Dollar Can Coexist Harmoniously, Say Boring and Wendy O Perianne Boring on Bitcoin’s Role in Securing the US Dollar’s Future Perianne Boring, the founder and CEO of the Chamber of Digital Commerce, believes that Bitcoin can be integrated into the US financial system in a …

30 January

Texas Moves on Bitcoin Reserve While U.S. Government Stalls

Will Trump Stockpile Bitcoin? Here’s What the Odds Say Bitcoin as a U.S. Reserve? It’s Not Likely—Yet Trump’s Bitcoin Plan: Real Strategy or Political Hype? Despite discussions about the U.S. creating a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve, prediction market Polymarket gives it only a 16% chance of happening within the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s administration. David Sacks, a key …

30 January

Crypto.com Drops USDT in Europe! MiCA Regulations Reshape the Market

End of an Era? Crypto.com to Delist USDT and 9 Tokens in Europe MiCA Crackdown: USDT Faces Delisting from Crypto.com by 2025 Crypto.com Complies with MiCA—USDT & 9 Other Tokens to Be Removed Tether in Trouble? Crypto.com to Delist USDT in Europe by March 2025 Crypto.com has announced that it will delist Tether’s USDT and nine other tokens in Europe …

30 January

Bernstein Stays Bullish on Core Scientific Despite 30% Stock Drop

Core Scientific Remains a Winner for Bernstein, Even After Stock Plunge Core Scientific: A Discounted Gem, Says Bernstein, After 30% Slide Bernstein Sees Long-Term Value in Core Scientific Despite Recent Losses Core Scientific’s AI Focus Keeps Bernstein Bullish, Targeting $17 Bernstein remains optimistic about Core Scientific (CORZ), even after its shares plunged by 30% earlier this week, following a challenge …

30 January

Why Wall Street and Central Banks Are Eyeing Bitcoin in 2025

Bitcoin Drops, But Experts Say a Rebound is Coming—Here’s Why Fed Decision, AI Breakthroughs, and New Regulations—What’s Next for Bitcoin? Bitcoin’s Short-Term Struggles vs. Long-Term Potential: The Big Picture Bitcoin’s price dropped over 1.6% today as investors await the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates. Analysts are split on whether the Fed will keep rates unchanged or introduce a …

30 January

New Bitcoin Options to Launch on CME’s Successful Friday Futures

CME to Offer Daily Bitcoin Options with Friday Futures Starting Feb. 24 Bitcoin Trading Gets Precision: CME Launches BFF Options in February Bitcoin Futures Get a Boost: CME to Introduce Options on Feb. 24 The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME Group) has announced plans to introduce options on Bitcoin Friday Futures (BFF) starting February 24, pending regulatory approval. According to …

30 January

Why Is Ethereum Losing Ground? Bitcoin’s Strength Overshadows ETH

Ethereum Falls Behind: ETH/BTC Ratio Hits Four-Year Low Bitcoin’s Strength Leaves Ether Struggling—ETH/BTC at 4-Year Low Ethereum’s Middle Child Syndrome? ETH Underperforms Bitcoin Again Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: ETH Struggles as BTC Dominates the Market Ethereum’s native cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), has been losing ground against Bitcoin (BTC), delivering its weakest bull-cycle performance since the Ethereum blockchain launched in 2015. A comparison …